Quality Control Analytical Expert

Sanofi; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford, Ireland, is seeking a Quality Control Analytical Expert to support method validation, transfers and investigations within a hybrid work model. The role emphasizes cGMP compliance and data integrity across QC operations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform trend analyses, and maintain high lab safety and quality standards while enabling timely audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quality control within pharma, with GMP knowledge.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills for lab results.
• Attention to detail to ensure testing accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical expertise for method validation, transfers, troubleshooting and investigations.
• Coordinate analytical testing on projects, ensuring plans and schedules are met.
• Follow cGMP and HSE requirements and maintain data integrity for all tasks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Science-related degree

Job description

Quality Control Analytical Expert

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days On-Site, 2 Days Working From Home Remotely

Job type: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

About The Job

As a Quality Control Analytical Expert, you'll provide analytical expertise to support method validation, transfers, troubleshooting, and investigations, while ensuring compliance with cGMP, quality, and safety standards. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive analytical excellence and support continuous improvement across QC operations.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Providing his/her analytical expertise for any project, troubleshooting, investigation on analytical methods and lab technologies
• Coordinate analytical testing on projects (validation/transfer), ensuring adherence to the committed scheduled plans
• Performing his/her tasks in accordance with cGMP and HSE requirements, and with the associated instructions, procedures, records related to these tasks
• Recording all expected raw data, calculations, information, related to his/her tasks, to comply with cGMP and data integrity requirements
• Writing/reviewing protocols and reports related to analytical validation/transfers and qualification activities
• Writing/reviewing and maintaining accurate analytical methods procedures
• Informing his/her manager of any quality or HSE event (deviations, OOx,…) in a timely manner to ensure investigation and impact assessment are performed appropriately
• Participating actively to any investigation, where he/she is involved, to ensure investigations and impact assessment are performed appropriately
• Performing periodically trend analysis on method performance to determine the need to revalidate, optimize, or replace the method
• Ensuring that his/her lab/facilities, lab instruments are kept in a quality and safety status to ensure that they can be used appropriately
• Supporting QC teams during internal and external audits and inspections

About You

• Significant experience in quality control within the pharmaceutical industry, including knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
• Third level qualification (degree in science or related discipline) or appropriate relevant experience supplementing lower grade scientific qualification.
• Ability to analyze complex data and laboratory results to make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in testing, reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions to resolve quality control problems.

Why choose us

• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
• Grow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride.
• Help deliver 30+ new product launches by 2030, ensuring patients get treatments faster than ever.